1895 $2.50, DCAM PR(PCGS#97921)

November 2017 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

10147

Grade

PR64+DCAM

Price

15,600

Lot Description

Choice Deep Cameo Proof 1895 Quarter Eagle 1895 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Proof-64+ Deep Cameo (PCGS). Exquisite golden yellow surfaces are fully struck from the rims to the centers with profound cameo contrast. A beautiful, premium quality near-Gem that is sure to sell for a strong bid. The 1895 is similar in rarity to the preceding few issues in the Proof Liberty Head quarter eagle series, the extant population approximately 60 to 80 cons from a mintage of 119 pieces. A delightful example that belongs in another advanced collection of classic U.S. Mint gold. PCGS# 97921. NGC ID: 288J. PCGS Population: 1; 14 finer in this category (Proof-68 Deep Cameo finest). Provenance: From the Alexander Collection.